2nd Annual Plant Sale

What a fantastic day it was.  It was fun all around and we are grateful for the support of the community.

Most of the team.

She is a precious doggie.

Lots of tomato plants.

The Tower.

A special musical treat.

For the birds.

One of our local supporters.

Children in the sand box.

Visiting the horse.

Family.

More family.

Cleaning up.

A big thanks goes out to everyone who worked so hard prior to the sale and at this lovely cloudy morning during the sale.  It was fun and enjoyable to share all we are doing with the community.

Composting

Composting.  We use materials discarded from the plots to add to the compost pile.

Before cutting.

After cutting,

                                                                         Smaller pieces decompose better.

Food Bank Spring Harvest

TCAA received a delivery from us just the other day.  

We always wish that our vegetables add value to some one's lunch or dinner. 

American Community Gardening Association

When you are a community gardener, you will most likely come across ACGA.

 A few of us attended a meeting where board members who live across the country spoke about what it is like to garden in their are, and what projects they are involved in.  It is always fun to hear success stories.

Sunset Seed Swap on the 27th @ 6:30!

Spring planting season is here!  Come share seeds and extra seed starts, meet local gardeners and exchange gardening tips.  You can participate even if you do not have seeds.  Envelopes and markers will be provided.  Bring along the kids for a fun craft activity.  Everyone is welcome! 

Who: East Valley Transition

When: Monday, January 27th @ 6:30pm

Where: Chandler Sunset Library 

            4930 W Ray Rd

            Chandler, AZ 85226

            *NE corner of Rural Rd. and Ray Rd.

Please tell your friends, family and fellow gardeners at the swap markets!

Demo Plot

We planted "mache corn salad" in the fall and it is super delicious right now! The leaves are tasty.There are three plants at the very southern most end of the demo plot that look like little lighter green spinach plants (see the pic). It is a really mild, smooth green that had what to me tasted like a lightly floral finish. 

The jicama was a success though we harvested it a bit late. The peas are still growing. There are 3 different kinds. The variety on the southern most end of the planting has pods that taste pretty good. 

The making of picnic tables for Corona

FIGG generously donated the cost of supplies needed to make two picnic tables for Corona.  Take a look.

Celebrating the season

Friends, food, and fun.

Night Watch

They check on seeds planted in one of the Food Bank plots.

Tea Making

Like this.

Results

Happy face.  Baba  ghanoush in the making.